DARUL QURAN SINGAPURA SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATE FOR …

DARUL QURAN SINGAPURA

SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATE FOR QURAN TEACHERS (SCQT)

PROSPECTUS

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 1

TARGET GROUP................................................................................................................................ 1

ENTRY REQUIREMENT.................................................................................................................... 1

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES................................................................................................................... 1

DESIRED OUTCOMES...................................................................................................................... 2

PROGRAM STRUCTURE.................................................................................................................. 2

PROGRAM LEARNING PATHWAY.............................................................................................. 2

SCQT STUDY MODULES................................................................................................................. 3

SCQT MODULE SYNOPSIS............................................................................................................. 4

STUDY LOAD FOR ONE MODULE............................................................................................. 8

LEARNING COMPETENCIES CATEGORIES.............................................................................. 8

SEMESTER SCHEDULE...................................................................................................................... 8

PROGRAM SCHEDULE..................................................................................................................... 9

PROGRAM FEES.................................................................................................................................. 9

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM....................................................................................................................... 10

EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA...................................................................................... 10

MARKING SCHEME........................................................................................................................... 11

CERTIFICATION................................................................................................................................. 13

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY......................................................................................................... 13

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INTRODUCTION

The Specialized Certificate for Quran Teachers (SCQT) is a continuous learning program offered

to the Quran teachers and the Muslim local community. This educational program aimed to enhance

the teaching skills as well as strengthening the fundamental knowledge that is related to the sciences

of the Quran (Ulum Quran). This program is directed to emphasize both the theoretical (ilmi) and

application (amali) aspects. With the skill-based approach, this program is expected to prepare

participants in the field of learning and teaching al-Quran.

TARGET GROUP

SCQT is open to all Quran teachers. Quran teachers who have yet to be listed in the ARS database

are encouraged to enroll in the program.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

The applicant must be:

o At least 17 years of age during the registration process.

o The participant must be proficient in writing and speaking English language that would

allow effective involvement in the programme and during the evaluation process.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

This program aims:

o To build and enhance student’s ability in learning and teaching Al-Quran.

o To instill deeper understanding and knowledge of Al-Quran.

o To offer life-long learning program in line with the contemporary needs and contexts.

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DESIRED OUTCOMES

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The training of Quran teachers comprises of 2 phases:

a) SCQT

b) SDQT

Subsequently, the programs are divided into 2 fields:

i) Skilled Based

ii) Knowledge Based

PROGRAM LEARNING PATHWAY

QURAN TEACHER

Skills Knowledge

Specialized Certificate for Quran Teachers (SCQT)

(11 modules)

Specialized Diploma For Quran Teachers (SDQT)

(23 modules)

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SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATE FOR QURAN TEACHERS (SCQT) STUDY MODULES

No. Course

Code Module

Credit

Hours

Weekly

Lesson

1 AR101 Arabic Language 4 8

2 KP101 Quran Teaching Methodology 4 5

3 PQ101 Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran (Ulum Quran) 4 8

4 PQ102 Revelation Studies (Jurisprudence of Worship) 3 8

5 PQ103 Biography of the Prophet p.b.u.h. in the Quran 3 8

6 TF101 Exegesis of the Quran – Theology Fundamentals 3 8

7 TR101 Basic Tajweed 4 8

8 TT101 Talaqqi Musyafahah 1 (Juz 30, 1 & 2) 4 5

9 TT102 Talaqqi Musyafahah 2 (Juz 3-5) 4 5

10 TT103 Hafazan Al-Quran 1 (Juz 30) – Online 3 12

11 TT104 Hafazan Al-Quran 2 (Juz 30) – Online 3 12

Total No. Of Credit Hours 39

Total No. Of Weekly Lesson 87

List of Core Modules (require to pass with at least Grade C):

No. Course

Code Module

1 AR101 Arabic Language

2 KP101 Quran Teaching Methodology

3 PQ101 Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran (Ulum Quran)

4 TR101 Basic Tajweed

5 TT101 Talaqqi Musyafahah 1 (Juz 30, 1 & 2)

6 TT102 Talaqqi Musyafahah 2 (Juz 3-5)

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SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATE FOR QURAN TEACHERS (SCQT) MODULE SYNOPSIS

PQ101 Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran – Ulum Quran (4 Credits)

Students will learn the fundamentals of the Sciences of the Quran (`Ulum al Quran) in

this module which form the basis of Quranic studies. It covers topics such as Revelations

(al Wahy), Compilation of the Mushaf, Reasons for Revelations (Asbaab an Nuzul), Stages

of Revelations (Nuzul al-Quran) etc. At the end of this module, students are expected

to understand better about the sciences of the Quran hence appreciate the efforts of

the scholars in preserving the Quran.

References:

Mabahith fil Ulum Al-Quran, Manna’ Khalil Al-Qattan.

Teachers’ Training Notes, Darul Quran Singapura.

PQ102 Revelation Studies – Jurisprudence of Worship (3 Credits)

In this module, students will learn the laws that are related to Purification (Toharah),

Prayers (Solah), Fasting (Shiyam) and Pilgrimage (Hajj) from the perspective of the

Quranic verses discussed in the order of its revelation that leads to the personal

development and education of the Muslim.

References:

al-Jami’ li Ahkam al-Quran, al-Qurthubi.

Adwa’ al-Bayan Fi Tafseer al-Quran bi al-Quran, Muhammad al-Amin al-Shinqithi.


PQ103 Biography of the Prophet p.b.u.h. in the Quran (3 Credits)

In this module, students will learn the biography of the Messenger p.b.u.h. from the

perspective of the verses of Quran instead of the chronological order. The discussions

will center around the verses or surahs that were revealed according to the necessities

of that time where the earlier surahs were geared towards the development of

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character and to respond to the community at that time. The topics will focus on Surah

al-‘Alaq, al-Muddaththir, al-Muzzammil, al-Masad and al-A’la that brought about the

earliest concepts that were revealed.

References:

Ma’darij al-Tafakkur wa Daqa’iq al-Tadabbur, Abdul Rahman Habannakah al-Maidani.

Sirah al-Rasul Shurah Muqtabasah min al-Quran, Muhammad Izzat Darwazah.


TF101 Exegesis of the Quran – Theology Fundamentals (3 Credits)

This module discusses the main affairs in Theology (Aqeedah) that were presented in a

certain style in the Quran. Students will discuss the issues of Aqeedah in Surah al-Fatihah

that touches about the Pillars of Belief (Iman) as an example.

References:

Al-Tashil li Ulum al-Tanzil, Ibnu Juzai al-Kalbi.

Lamasat Bayaniyyah fi Nushus al-Tanzil, Dr. Fadil Solih al-Samirra’iy.


TR101 Basic Tajweed (4 Credits)

Students will learn the basics of Quran recitation (Tajweed) that covers the topics of

the definition of Tajweed, points of articulation (Makhaarij) and characteristics (Sifaat)

of letters, laws of Mad, laws of Nuun Saakinah etc. This module will also touch on the

miraculous aspects of the sounds of the Quran.

References:


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KP101 Quran Teaching Methodology – QLiC Method (4 Credits)

This module introduces the accelerated learning method in teaching Quran which is

known as QLiC (Quran Literation Course). It was developed by Darul Quran Singapura

which is derived from the years of experience of teaching Quran recitation from

scratch.

References:


AR101 Arabic Language (4 Credits)

This module gives early exposure to the basics of understanding the Arabic language of

the Quran. Students will be exposed to the structure and characterisitic of a sentence

in the Arabic language such as Ism (nouns), Fi’il (verbs), al-Jumlah al-Ismiyah (nominal

sentences) etc. Students will also learn the translation methodologies of the Quran

based on the Harfiyah Method.

References:


TT101 Talaqqi Musyafahah I (4 Credits)

Students are given the opportunity to improve their Quran recitation through the

Talaqqi Musyafahah method in groups under the supervision of a teacher who possess

the Quran chain of narration (sanad). Students will recite 3 Juz starting from Juz 30.

References:

The Noble Quran

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TT102 Talaqqi Musyafahah II (4 Credits)

Students are given the opportunity to improve their Quran recitation through the

Talaqqi Musyafahah method in groups under the supervision of a teacher who possess

the Quran chain of narration (sanad). Students will recite 3 Juz starting from Juz 3.

References:

The Noble Quran

TT103 Hafazan Al-Quran I (3 Credits)

This module helps students to practice and apply their knowledge through memorizing

Quran, starting with Surah an-Nas to al-Fajr. Quran memorization is an important

aspect of the history of Islamic education. Students have to check their memorization

of each Surah with their teacher within the duration specified (3 months).

References:

The Noble Quran

TT104 Hafazan Al-Quran II (3 Credits)

This module helps students to practice and apply their knowledge through memorizing

Quran, starting with Surah al-Ghashiyah to an-Naba’. Quran memorization is an

important aspect of the history of Islamic education. Students have to check their

memorization of each Surah with their teacher within the duration specified (3 months).

References:

The Noble Quran

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STUDY LOAD FOR ONE MODULE

Study Duration for Certificate Level (100 hours/module)

No. Item Study hours

1 Lecture 24

2 Lecture preparation (self learning) 60

3 Examination 2

4 Revision 14

Total 100

LEARNING COMPETENCIES CATEGORIES

SCQT

Supporting Modules Core Modules

Competencies Title Code Title Code

Knowledge Competency

Revelation Studies

(Jurisprudence of Worship) PQ102

Introduction to the Sciences

of the Quran PQ101

Biography of the Prophet

p.b.u.h. in the Quran PQ103

Arabic Language of the Quran 1

AR201

Exegesis of the Quran –

Theology Fundamentals TF101

Oral

Competency

Basic Tajweed TR101

Talaqqi Musyafahah 1: Juz 30,

1 & 2 TT101

Talaqqi Musyafahah 2: Juz 3-5 TT102

Teaching

Competency

Quran Teaching Methodology KP101

Memorizing Competency

Hafazan Al-Quran 1 (Juz 30) TT103

Hafazan Al-Quran 2 (Juz 30) TT104

SEMESTER SCHEDULE

Specialized Certificate for Quran Teachers (SCQT)

First year No. of modules offered

First semester : 6 modules

Second semester : 5 modules

Total : 11 modules

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Weekly Schedule

Day Time

SCQT

English

Monday

&

Wednesday

6.30 pm – 9.30 pm

PROGRAM FEES

1) Specialized Certificate for Quran Teachers (SCQT) [1 Year]

a) Registration Fee (one time) : $50

b) Miscellaneous Fee (one time) : $200

c) Program Fee : $150/month × 10 months

d) Total Payment : $1700 (excluding registration fee)

2) Specialized Diploma For Quran Teachers (SDQT) [2 Years]

a) Registration Fee (one time) : $50

b) Miscellaneous Fee : $200/year × 2 years

c) Program Fee : $150/month × 24 months

d) Total Payment : $4000 (excluding registration fee)

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ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Assessment will be carried out in 2 ways:

1. Continuous assessment. Students are required to read and analyze the text in the study material

provided and share their understanding. The objective of the continuous assessment is to measure

the student’s progress and to ensure that they are able to cope effectively with the learning process.

2. Assessment at the end of every module. Questions will be in the form of written examination or

verbal depending on the modules requirement. This assessment assists the lecturer in assessing the

capabilities of the students and record their progress from time to time.

EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Students are eligible for examination if they met the following criteria:

i) Completion and submission of all assignments1 and quizzes.

ii) Percentage attendance of no less than 75% for the particular module.

(If the student is unable to attend the lecture and examination, it is an obligatory

to produce MC/letter of absence to the officer in charge)

Students who are not eligible for the examination will have to repeat the particular module.

1 Assignments will be given in 2 forms:

i) Reading material, and/or

ii) Written assignment

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MARKING SCHEME

Distribution of marks for every module

Students will be assessed through the attendance (15%), quizzes (15%), assignments (20%) and

examination (50%). Students are required to attend 75% of the classes and complete the quiz and

assignment given by the lecturer in order to qualify for the examination.

Overall Grading Statement

4.0 Distinction Demonstrated a perfect results in all subjects and aspects

3.7 – 3.9 Excellent Demonstrated an excellent achievement.

3.4 – 3.6 Very Good Demonstrated an achievement that is higher than the average

achievement but does not reach the excellent level.

3.0 – 3.3 Good Demonstrated an achievement that is higher than the average

achievement but does not reach the very good level.

2.5 – 2.9 Satisfactory Demonstrated an average achievement.

2.0 – 2.4 Pass Demonstrated an achievement below the average of all the

students in the same class.

0.0 – 1.9 Fail

Demonstrated an achievement which is insufficient, withdrawal

from a programme after the window period without approval

from the Academic Board.

Attendance

Quiz

Assignment

Examination

50 %

15 %

15 %

20 %

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Alphabetical Grading Marks

GRADE VALUATION

Marks Grade GPA

95 – 100 A+ 4

90 – 94 A 4

85 – 89 A- 3.7

80 – 84 B+ 3.4

75 – 79 B 3.1

70 – 74 B- 2.8

65 – 69 C+ 2.5

60 – 64 C 2.2

55 – 59 C- 1.9

45 – 54 D 1.6

00 – 44 F 0

Abbreviation Meaning

TH = Absent

SM = In Progress

P = Pending

TR = Transfer Credit

Failed subject:

Students who do not pass the examination are allowed to take the supplementary examination only

once. If the students passed this round, obtained grade is Grade D. If the students failed once

more, they will have to repeat the module in the next semester to allow them to pass and be graded

accordingly.

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CERTIFICATION

The certificate will be issued by Darul Quran Singapura. Students will be awarded based on the

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at the end of the course.

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY

Certificate will be awarded if the students fulfilled the following criteria:

1. Fulfilled the certification requirement i.e. completing 11 modules for the certificate level.

2. Acquired the entire Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of no less than 2.00.

3. Pass all core modules and not fail more than three supporting modules.

4. Paid all necessary fees.

5. Adhered to the rules and regulations set by the Academic Board.

6. Validation from the Academic Department.

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